Letters from William Pearse to Fr. Edward Gibbons and others,
1903-1908.
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In collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Father Edward Gibbons (Meath Diocese) attended the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art with Willie Pearse. He was a shareholder in Bulmer Hobson's newspaper 'The Republic' and served as a curate in Johnstown, Moynalty, Duleek and Mount Bolus parishes. He was a brother of Mother Columba Gibbons (Loreto, Navan) who wrote the ballad 'Who Fears to Speak of Easter Week'. Their sister Katherine [Kitty] was married to Seamus O'Doherty, who was a member of the IRB. Katherine O'Doherty went with Eamon De Valera to the USA in 1919-1920 seeking international recognition of the Irish Republic. Another sister Margaret was principal in Cannistown National School. Physical description: 1 folder (5 items). more |
Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
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Letters from William Pearse to Fr. Edward Gibbons and others,
1903-1908.
In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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Main Creator: | |
Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 folder (5 items). |
Format: | Manuscript |
Call Number: |
MS 21,056
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |